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WHITEHALL
A call for Caller: but where is the next gen?
By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2023
Heather Jameson asks is there no one on the new commissioners’ list considered good enough to res...
FINANCE
Bumpy ride for Brum
By Mark Conrad | 27 September 2023
Mark Conrad looks at what form intervention at Birmingham City Council is likely to take.
WHITEHALL
Gove announces five-year Brum intervention
By Mark Conrad | 19 September 2023
Communities secretary Michael Gove today announced a five-year Government intervention at Birming...
BUSINESS
Gove tells councils to resource housing enforcement
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove has urged councils to commit to providing their housing e...
PLANNING
Is Gove getting his houses in order?
By Duncan Flynn | 11 September 2023
Changes to the rules on nutrient neutrality may be a welcome boost for the housing sector, says D...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
East Devon chief expected to leave
By Dan Peters | 07 September 2023
The chief executive of East Devon DC is expected to leave ‘imminently’ once a settlement agreemen...
DEVOLUTION
Upholding the good name of local government
By Dan Peters | 04 September 2023
The Government says Oflog will be using data ‘to prompt questions – not judgements’. But, with ne...
FINANCE
Thurrock seeks 'agents of change' amid leadership restructure
By Paul Marinko | 04 September 2023
Thurrock Council is looking for ‘agents of change’ as it embarks on a restructure that will reduc...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Government rejects sector's Oflog concerns
By Dan Peters | 04 September 2023
The Government has rejected council concerns about key Oflog metrics that have been labelled ‘mis...
ENVIRONMENT
Gove to ease nutrient neutrality requirements
By Mark Conrad | 29 August 2023
Ministers have announced they will ease divisive development rules on water pollution blamed for ...
Head of Economic Development & High Streets
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You’ll lead the delivery of Merton’s Growth Plan, turning our ambitions for inclusive growth into jobs. Apply for this job
Head of Development & Housing Delivery
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You’ll lead our ambitious New Homes Programme, including the c.£1bn transformation Apply for this job
Chief Planning Officer
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You’ll lead the service at the heart of how our borough grows – from major development Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Outgoing Solace president issues rewiring the state warning
- Chiefs weigh up career costs of LGR pause
- Local government: Time for tougher standards to deal with abuse and bullying
- Solace standards report highlights lack of police engagement
- Local government pandemic planning criticised by Covid Inquiry
Head of Economic Development & High Streets
MGC - £69,807 - £74,790 per annum
You’ll lead the delivery of Merton’s Growth Plan, turning our ambitions for inclusive growth into jobs. Apply for this job
Head of Development & Housing Delivery
MG4 - £110,655 - £118,878 per annum
You’ll lead our ambitious New Homes Programme, including the c.£1bn transformation Apply for this job
Chief Planning Officer
MGT 1/2 £86 283 - £93 102
You’ll lead the service at the heart of how our borough grows – from major development Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Outgoing Solace president issues rewiring the state warning
- Chiefs weigh up career costs of LGR pause
- Local government: Time for tougher standards to deal with abuse and bullying
- Solace standards report highlights lack of police engagement
- Local government pandemic planning criticised by Covid Inquiry
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